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- Music, Music Feature Dec 20, 2018
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The best overlooked Chicago hip-hop of 2018
The city’s hip-hop scene overflows with such variety and abundance that it’s impossible to show enough love to every great release—but that’s no reason not to try.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Aug 28, 2018
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Electronic musician Angel Marcloid drops a new collage barrage as Fire-Toolz
Plus: Groove Cafe releases a compilation to benefit rebuilding efforts in Puerto Rico, the Chicago hip-hop scene remembers Henny B, and more.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Aug 1, 2017
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Beloved underground rapper Mic One passes on too soon
Plus: Donnie Biggins of Harmonica Dunn takes over as booker at FitzGerald’s, and Pilsen’s Dvorak Park hosts the We Are Hip-Hop Youth Festival.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 22, 2015
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Remembering DJ Timbuck2, a guiding force in Chicago hip-hop
A nightclub party starter, WGCI radio personality, and scene linchpin, DJ Timbuck2 died Saturday at age 34.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 14, 2015
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Twilite Tone forms a Chicago-rap dream team in an effort to end gun violence
The veteran local rap producer recruits a bevy of Chicago MCs to record "Put the Guns Down."
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 7, 2015
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King Louie and Mic Terror reimagine Drake and Future's hit 'Jumpman'
Two great Chicago rappers take on the runaway hit from Drake and Future's recent collaborative album, What a Time to Be Alive.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jul 22, 2015
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Stargazing in the mud at Pitchfork
Plus: New records on the way from RLYR and the duo of Ryley Walker and Bill MacKay
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jun 3, 2015
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Teklife and Treated Crew bring their collaboration to the stage
Plus: Hausu Mountain erupts again with three oddball tapes, and Already Dead cofounder Joshua Tabbia leaves town.
- Blogs, Bleader May 15, 2015
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Treated Crew and Teklife further DJ Rashad's legacy on Live From Your Mama's House
Treated Crew rapper Mic Terror leads the charge on this collaborative EP, a blend of hip-hop and footwork that can be traced back to his coming-of-age in Chicago's south suburbs.
- Blogs, Bleader May 7, 2015
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Thalia Hall's garage hosts a minifest . . . in a maze
A look at the maze that will host You Are Here Festival
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 6, 2014
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Best shows to see: Ty Dolla $ign, Classixx, George Strait, Vattnet Viskar
The best shows to see through the weekend include Mic Terror, Ty Dolla $ign, Classixx, George Strait, and Vattnet Viskar.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 23, 2012
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Closed Sessions opens up Chicago hip-hop
Local studio to release its third compilation
- Music, Gossip Wolf May 9, 2012
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Gossip Wolf: Bitchpork's not dead!
The DIY anti-Pitchfork festival returns for 2012. Plus: Engine merges with Soma Studios, and the prolific MC Sulaiman
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 2, 2012
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Fashion tips from the Treated Crew
Million Dollar Mano assembles an all-star team of trash talkers
- Music, Gossip Wolf May 19, 2011
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Gossip Wolf: Chris Connelly gets back to rock
The industrial legend recruits some hard hitters for his new album. Plus: J2K racks up some credits outside Flosstradamus, Alex White quits her day job, and Royal Pines shuffle their lineup
- Music, Music Feature Mar 24, 2011
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A Hornet’s Nest at South by Southwest
Chicago hip-hop blog Ruby Hornet filled an Austin mansion with rappers to make the new comp Closed Sessions: ATX.
- Music, Music Column Feb 17, 2011
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Strap On Your Compton Hat
Chicago celebrates its third Dre Day as hip-hop’s favorite made-up holiday spreads across the continent.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 1, 2010
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Fresh Freakiness From Da Phedz
Hollywood Holt, Mic Terror, Million Dollar Mano, and John James get together for "Freak Ass Playa."
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 20, 2010
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Another Easy Way to Help Haiti
An all-star hip-hop lineup featuring M1 of Dead Prez, Jean Grae, Rhymefest, and many more comes together for a Haiti benefit show January 31 at Reggie's Rock Club.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 16, 2008
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In my Chi tee
Chicago hip-hop: the T-shirt
